Penduka Safaris, offering Tailor made tours and safaris throughout Southern Africa

14 Day Zambia True Wilderness Safari

Experience Zambia’s spectacular scenery and friendly people.
Highlights on this safari include:
Victoria Falls, Lochinvar National Park, Southern and Northern Kafue, Busanga plains, Lufupa
This safari starts in Livingstone and ends in Lusaka

Your Itinerary

Day 1 & 2
Arrive Livingstone own arrangements. We will arrange an airport transfer to the Arrive Livingstone - own arrangements. You will be transferred from the airport to the Zambezi Sun. Day at leisure exploring the falls, with the option of joining a sunset cruise (additional cost for own account).
Overnight Zambezi Sun B/B only.

Day 3 & 4
Meet with Penduka representative at 08h00 at the hotel. We depart on the long road to the town of Monze (380km). Refuel and head North-West on a bad road to Lochinvar Game Reserve (70km). Picnic lunch en-route. Lochinvar is a small reserve on the Kafue floodplains known for its herds of Kafue and Lechwe, approximately 80 000 roam the plains. Big herds of Buffalo, Zebra and Wildebeest can also be seen. This is also a place where the shy Oribi is frequently spotted. An incredible number and variety of birds live in this area along the plains and lagoon. We set up camp in the later afternoon and enjoy our first evening under the Zambian sky.

The next day is spent game driving and walking out on the plains, exploring the fascinating wildlife of this area. In the afternoon we drive to the Gwisho hot springs – well known for its beautiful sunsets overlooking massive plains.
Overnight Lochinvar National Park.

Day 5
After breakfast we break down camp, leave Lochinvar and drive to Mumbwa along river tributaries of the Kafue river. Once in Mumba we buy some supplies from the local market and if time permits enjoy a drink at a local bar. Traveling Westwards towards Southern Kafue National Park we soon traverse beautiful forests with an abundance of unique bird life. In the afternoon we travel over massive flood planes with giant Borasses Palm islands. We set up camp overlooking the lake. Overnight Ithezi Thezi.

Day 6
We visit the Nanzila plains where a good variety of game does occur. This area is good for seeing Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Hippo, Roan, Sable, Eland, Liechtenstein, Hartebeest, Defassa Waterbuck and Sharp’s Grysbok. Overnight Ithezi Thezi

Day 7 & 8
Today we travel 120km North to arrive at Chunga Camp in the afternoon. We set up camp on the banks of the impressive Kafue River. The next morning we do a game walk along the river. Time at leisure during the heat of the day. In the afternoon we go on a game drive to arrive back in camp just after sunset.
Overnight Chunga Camp.

Day 9
Today we travel north almost hugging the Kafue River until we reach our campsite on the confluence of the mighty Lufupa and the Kafue river.
Overnight Lufupa.

Day 10/11/12
We spend three days at Lufupa. During the day we do game drives. Large herds of hippo are resident here. One day we do a full day trip to Busanga plains. The plains hold large concentrations of game and chances are good to encounter lion. A night drive and motorboat cruise will add a new dimension to game viewing.
Overnight Lufupa

Day 13
We break down camp and travel 410 km to arrive at our campsite on the outskirts of Lusaka in the afternoon.
Overnight Lusaka.

Day 14
Transfer arranged to the airport at Lusaka for your outbound flight (own arrangements) or drive back to Livingstone with the Penduka Crew arriving early afternoon in Livingstone.

14 Day Zambia True Wilderness Safari Route

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